Abstract: An infrared-absorbing fine particle-containing composition, including: infrared absorbing fine particles, a dispersant, and a solvent, wherein the dispersant has a polyether structure, has a glass transition temperature of ?150° C. or higher and 0° C. or lower, and is contained in an amount of 10 parts by mass or more with respect to 100 parts by mass of the infrared absorbing fine particles, and a solvent content is 10 mass % or less.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a composite material comprising a polymer and nanomaterials, the method comprising the following steps: dissolution of the polymer in a first solvent, whereby a first solution is obtained, dispersion of the nanomaterials in a second solvent, different from the first solvent, whereby a second solution is obtained, mixing of the two solutions, whereby a third solution is obtained, heating of the third solution so as to evaporate the second solvent, whereby a final solution is obtained, deposition of the final solution on a substrate and evaporation of the first solvent, the second solvent having a boiling point lower by at least 30° C. than that of the first solvent, and the viscosity of the final solution being equal to some 10% of the viscosity of the first solution.

Abstract: A magnetic core powder including granular powder A of Fe-based, magnetic, crystalline metal material and granular powder B of Fe-based, magnetic, amorphous metal material; the particle size d50A of granular powder A at a cumulative frequency of 50 volume % being 0.5 ?m or more and 7.0 ?m or less, and the particle size d50B of granular powder B at a cumulative frequency of 50 volume % being more than 15.0 ?m, in a cumulative distribution curve showing the relation between particle size and cumulative frequency from the smaller particle size side, determined by a laser diffraction method; the magnetic core powder meeting (d90M?d10M)/d50M of 1.6 or more and 6.0 or less, d10M being a particle size at a cumulative frequency of 10 volume %, d50M being a particle size at a cumulative frequency of 50 volume %, and d90M being a particle size at a cumulative frequency of 90 volume %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous suspension comprising a ground calcium carbonate-comprising material, the use of a homopolymer or a copolymer in such a process for preparing an aqueous suspension comprising a ground calcium carbonate-comprising material, an aqueous suspension comprising a ground calcium carbonate-comprising material obtained by the process, and the use of an aqueous suspension comprising a ground calcium carbonate-comprising material in paper applications such as paper filling and paper coating applications, in coating applications, in paints, in adhesives, in sealants, in concrete, in agriculture applications, in food applications, in cosmetic applications, or in pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a surface treated calcium carbonate-comprising material, a surface treated calcium carbonate-comprising material obtained by the process, an article comprising the surface treated calcium carbonate-comprising material, a polymer composition and the use of the surface treated calcium carbonate-comprising material in a polymer composition.

Abstract: A method for reducing the hygroscopicity of a material (M) including calcium carbonate may include treating the calcium carbonate with at least one homopolymer grinding assistant (P) which is neutralized in a particular way. A method for producing such a material (M) including calcium carbonate may include treating the calcium carbonate with at least one homopolymer grinding assistant (P) to provide such a material (M), which is then of reduced hygroscopicity. Such a calcium carbonate may be used as a filler in polymeric plastics.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a coated film may be made by a process that may include applying an uncured polyurethane precursor between a polyolefin film and a release liner such that a first surface of the release liner is in contact with the uncured polyurethane precursor, curing the uncured polyurethane precursor to form a cured polyurethane layer positioned between the polyolefin film and the release liner, and removing the release liner to form the coated film comprising the polyolefin film and the cured polyurethane layer. The first surface of the release liner may have an optical finish. The curing may impart an optical finish to the cured polyurethane layer substantially similar to the optical finish of the first surface of the release liner.

Abstract: A body for a writing, tracing, drawing or coloring pencil has a composition that includes, by weight, with respect to the total weight of the body between 50% and 95% of a mixture of polylactic acid and of polybutylene succinate in a polylactic acid/polybutylene succinate ratio by weight of between 90/10 and 60/40 and between 5% and 50% of filler that can have shellfish shells and/or calcium carbonate. A writing, tracing, drawing or coloring pencil has such a body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyimide film comprising inorganic fillers, the inorganic fillers comprising: a first filler group having a particle diameter (D50) falling within the range of 2-2.7 ?m; and a second filler group having an average particle diameter (D50) falling within the range of 1-1.7 ?m, wherein each of the first and second filler groups satisfies relational expression 1, 0.7?(D90?D10)/(D50)?1.2, with respect to the particle diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an asphalt slurry seal composition comprising a mineral filler comprising an inorganic mineral blend having a multi-modal particle size distribution comprising at least a first maximum in the range of about 0.1 ?m to about 15 ?m and a second maximum in the range about 5 ?m to about 35 ?m, wherein about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the particles in the inorganic mineral blend (dry weight) are in the range of about 0.1 ?m to about 15 ?m, a pigment component comprised of at least one pigment, an additive component comprising at least one rheology modifier, an asphalt emulsion, optionally one or more functional minerals, and water. Further, the particles of the inorganic mineral blend may be subjected to surface treatments.

Abstract: Water dispersible support materials for use with a three-dimensional printing system are described herein. In some embodiments, a support material described herein comprises a phase change wax component and an ethoxylated polyethylene having the formula H—(CH2)m—(OCH2CH2)n—OH, wherein m is an integer from 22 to 60 and n is an integer from 2 to 200. In some cases, the phase change wax component and the ethoxylated polyethylene are each present in the support material in an amount of 20-80% by weight.

Abstract: A heat-curable biobased casting composition, including (a) a mixture of two or more monofunctional acrylic and/or methacrylic monomers, wherein one or more monomers are derived from recycled material and one or more monomers are of vegetable or animal origin, (b) one or more polyfunctional acrylic and/or methacrylic biomonomers of vegetable or animal origin, (c) one or more polymers or copolymers selected from polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, polyols, polyesters derived from recycled material or of vegetable or animal origin, (d) inorganic filler particles of natural origin, wherein the proportion of the monofunctional acrylic and/or methacrylic monomers and of the polyfunctional acrylic and methacrylic biomonomers is 10-40% by weight, the proportion of the polymer(s) or copolymer(s) is 1-16% by weight and the proportion of the inorganic filler particles is 44-89% by weight.

Abstract: Provided is: a resin sheet having excellent characteristics as an optical member and exhibiting excellent performance when used in a light emitting device or the like; and a manufacturing method thereof. A curable silicone composition, comprises: (A) (a1) a straight chain or partially branched organopolysiloxane having an alkenyl group, and (a2) an organopolysiloxane having an alkenyl group, including an organopolysiloxane resin having an alkenyl group, comprising a certain amount of branched siloxane units; (B) (b1) a straight chain or partially branched organohydrogenpolysiloxane having a silicon-bonded hydrogen atom at an end of a molecular chain, (b2) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, including a organohydrogenpolysiloxane resin, having a certain amount of branched siloxane units; and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A light reflecting body includes a base containing a resin material and a calcium carbonate and includes a metal layer on the surface of the base. The resin material is selected from a polyester resin composition, a polyarylate resin composition, and a mixed resin composition thereof. The calcium carbonate has a BET specific surface area of 1 to 15 m2/g, a pore distribution curve determined by mercury porosimetry that the top of a peak representing interparticle void size is in a pore size range of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m, a particle size distribution determined by using an electron microscope that the proportion of particles having a particle size of 0.1 ?m or less is 10% or less of the calcium carbonate, and the residue on a sieve having a mesh size of 45 ?m after wet sieving of the calcium carbonate is 0.1% or less.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining a base formulation, obtaining an activator formulation, mixing the base formulation with the activator formulation, so as to result in a liquid applied roofing formulation, applying the liquid applied roofing formulation to at least one steep slope roof substrate, and solidifying the formulation, so as to form at least one coating layer on the at least one steep slope roof substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a liquid applied roofing formulation comprising a first part and a second part. In some embodiments, the first part comprises the base formulation and the second part comprises the activator formulation.

Abstract: A snap-setting joint compound with reduced calcium sulfate hemihydrate and improved sandability, as well as methods for building wall assemblies and repairing walls with the joint compound.

Abstract: Provided is a surface-treated calcium carbonate that can make a vinyl chloride-based resin composition less colorable in a weathering test and excellent in impact strength. The surface-treated calcium carbonate is a calcium carbonate subjected to treatment with a surface treatment agent in which a proportion of saturated fatty acid contained in a fatty acid is 85% by mass or more, and has a content of elemental iron of 0.01% by mass or less, a content of elemental zinc of 0.1 to 2% by mass introduced by the treatment with the surface treatment agent, and a BET specific surface area of 5 to 30 m2/g.

Abstract: A resistance heater may include a polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) material, arranged in a ring shape that defines a heater body; and an electrode assembly, comprising two or more electrodes arranged in contact with the heater body at two or more locations, wherein PPTC material comprises: a polymer matrix, the polymer matrix defining a PPTC body; and a conductive filler component, disposed in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Release paper base paper includes a substrate; and a coating agent containing a modified polyvinyl alcohol (A) and sodium acetate, the substrate coated with the coating agent, wherein the modified polyvinyl alcohol (A) has 0.005 mol % or more and less than 10 mol % of double bonds derived from unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof (B) in side chains, has 1.4 mol % or more and 2.0 mol % or less of 1,2-glycol bond, units, and is water soluble, and a content of the sodium acetate relative to the modified polyvinyl alcohol (A) is 0.01 mass % or more and 10 mass % or less. The release paper base paper of the present invention is excellent in sealing properties for silicone. Use of the release paper base paper allows acceleration of curing of silicone in a release layer and improvement in adhesion between the substrate and the release layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane coated yarn having excellent adhesive strength in which hydrophobic nano-silica is mixed. The nano-silica is contained in the range of 0.2-5 parts per hundred resin (phr) and the nano-silica having a primary particle size of in a range of 1-100 nm. The thermoplastic polyurethane coating yarn mixed with the hydrophobic nano-silica of the present invention is uniformly coated with a thermoplastic polyurethane resin containing nano-silica containing a hydrophobic functional group on the surface of the core yarn, whereby the core yarn is biased to one side. Since no coating or uncoating occurs, the product quality and productivity are excellent, in addition to excellent durability and wear resistance of the thermoplastic polyurethane, mechanical strength and chemical resistance are improved.

Abstract: Epoxy adhesives are made using core-shell rubbers and small amounts if any of other elastomeric materials. The epoxy adhesives contain a mixture of latent curing agents and/or high levels of calcium oxide. The adhesives exhibit excellent bonding properties even when an open or closed bead is exposed to humid air for prolonged periods before the epoxy adhesive is cured.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining a base formulation, obtaining an activator formulation, mixing the base formulation with the activator formulation, so as to result in a liquid applied roofing formulation, applying the liquid applied roofing formulation to at least one steep slope roof substrate, and solidifying the formulation, so as to form at least one coating layer on the at least one steep slope roof substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a liquid applied roofing formulation comprising a first part and a second part. In some embodiments, the first part comprises the base formulation and the second part comprises the activator formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an implant which contains a composite powder comprising microstructured particles, obtainable by a method in which large polymer particles are bonded to small spherical calcium carbonate particles. Said calcium carbonate particles can be obtained by a method with the following steps: a) providing a calcium hydroxide suspension, b) introducing carbon dioxide or a carbon dioxide-containing gas mixture into the suspension from step a), and c) separating the calcium carbonate particles formed, while adding 0.3 wt.-% to 0.7 wt.-% of at least one amino trialkylene phosphonic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyvinyl chloride-based rigid molded product containing 10 to 40 parts by weight of calcium carbonate having an average primary particle size of 0.01 to 0.3 ?m per 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride-based resin having an average polymerization degree of 500 to 1,500, wherein a variation coefficient of the number of calcium carbonate particles in partitioning analysis of a cross section of the molded product is 15% or less, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A method of making functional polyisobutylene (PIB)-containing oligomers and polymers. By the disclosed method, the synthesis of functional PIB-containing polymers can be achieved directly under cationic polymerization conditions and does not include any post-polymerization reactions. The desired functionality is introduced by direct Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS) reaction using substituted phenyl ring carrying desirable functionalities that do not react with Lewis acid but have weak association with Lewis acid, which still allow living polymerization and EAS reaction under living cationic polymerization conditions. In the disclosed method functional polyisobutylene or isobutylene containing oligomers and polymers can be prepared using stoichiometric or near stoichiometric ratios of the capping or functionalization reagent to polymer end-chain.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber-reinforced polypropylene composite resin composition with reduced odor for interior parts of vehicles which includes an inorganic deodorant with excellent effects of reducing odors so as to improve indoor air quality, and includes a mixture of a polypropylene polymer, a thermoplastic elastomer, a fiber-shaped filler, a coupling agent, a slip agent and a UV stabilizer. Interior parts of vehicles molded from the fiber-reinforced polypropylene composite resin composition according to the present disclosure deodorize unpleasant gas generated during the production process and have excellent mechanical properties, thus providing pleasant environments for drivers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to latex paints containing a) a multistage carboxylated polymer latex binder obtainable by multistage aqueous emulsion polymerisation of at least one non-ionic monomer which is selected from C1-C20-alkyl esters of acrylic acid, C1-C20-alkylesters of methacrylic acid, and vinyl aromatic monomers; one or more monoethylenically unsaturated monomers M2, which are selected from monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, and where in at least one stage, monomers M2 added in this stage is at least 6% by weight; b) a titanium dioxide pigment; c) a polymeric dispersant selected from monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, where the monomers make up at least 85% of the monomers forming the polymeric dispersant; and d) a thickener polymer.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide-based resin composition is disclosed containing a polyarylene sulfide-based resin A, an inorganic filler B, and olefinic copolymers C and D each having predetermined structural units, wherein: the inorganic filler B contains a fibrous inorganic filler B1 having a different diameter ratio of 1.5 or less and a fibrous inorganic filler B2 having a different diameter ratio of 3.0 or more; a mass ratio B1/B2 of the fibrous inorganic filler B1 and the fibrous inorganic filler B2 is 0.2 or more and 5.0 or less; and the contents of the olefinic copolymers C and D are respectively 3 parts by mass or more and less than 19 parts by mass and 3 parts by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyarylene sulfide-based resin A.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic mask kit packed in a biodegradable packaging material, wherein the use of the mask kit of the present disclosure can be eco-friendly since the mask kit is designed as a 100% biodegradable product, and the mask kit of the present disclosure can significantly improve the satisfaction of a customer since a mask sheet can implement various feelings of use according to the preference of a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilizers for thiol-ene compositions and to radiation curable thiol-ene compositions based thereon. Such radiation curable compositions can advantageously be used in inks, overprint varnishes, coatings, adhesives, for the making of 3D objects and for the making of solder resist and gel nails.

Abstract: Provided are an acrylic rubber composition having higher tensile properties and higher heat resistance and a vulcanizate thereof. An acrylic rubber composition includes 1 to 25 parts by mass of a layered clay mineral relative to 100 parts by mass of an acrylic rubber. The acrylic rubber is a copolymer of a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester and a curesite monomer.

Abstract: The invention includes a hot melt adhesive composition based on polyolefin polymers that can be used for construction applications in a disposable absorbent article. The olefin based hot melt adhesive composition has surprisingly good cohesive strength and a low odor.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a mineral matter powder preparation by wet process without acrylic additive or other grinding aid additives and to the use of said mineral matter after an optional hydrophobic treatment. Said mineral material having superior dispersing properties.

Abstract: A coating film exhibiting excellent water and oil repellency is provided. The coating film comprises (a) calcium carbonate having an average particle diameter of 600-9,000 nm, (b) poly(vinyl alcohol), and (c) a copolymer including constituent units of a monomer having a C6 or lower perfluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a fiber reinforced polymer composition comprising a polypropylene, carbon fibers and a polar modified polypropylene as coupling agent as well as to an article comprising the fiber reinforced polymer composition.

Abstract: A water soluble container comprises a water soluble shell enclosing a volume. The water soluble shell comprises a set of voxels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane composite material, comprising a polyurethane resin matrix prepared from a polyurethane composition, and a reinforcement material, wherein the polyurethane composition comprises: A) an isocyanate component comprising one or more organic polyisocyanates; B) an isocyanate-reactive component comprising: b1) one or more organic polyols having an amount of 21-60 wt. % based on 100% by weight of the polyurethane composition; b2) one or more (meth)acrylates comprising hydroxyl groups; and C) a radical reaction initiator; wherein the polyurethane resin matrix is prepared under such reaction conditions that the polyurethane composition undergoes addition polymerization reaction of isocyanate groups and hydroxyl groups and radical polymerization reaction simultaneously. The present invention further relates to the preparation process of the polyurethane composite material.

Abstract: There is a tin-free curable composition having (A) one or more organic polymers having a reactive-silicon-containing group, wherein at least one polymer has a main chain skeleton selected from the group consisting of polyoxyalkylene polymers, saturated hydrocarbon polymers, and (meth)acrylic acid ester polymers; (B) from 0.

Abstract: A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and in a dry coating can be efficiently sanded flat.

Abstract: A composition for a support material according to the present invention is to be used in a support material for supporting a model material used to form a shaped article through ink-jet stereolithography and contains polyalkylene glycol having an oxybutylene group, a water-soluble monofunctional ethylenic unsaturated monomer, and a photopolymerization initiator, and the content of the polyalkylene glycol having an oxybutylene group is 15 parts by mass or more and 75 parts by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the composition for a support material taken as 100 parts by mass.

Abstract: A versatile silicone resin reflective substrate which exhibits high reflectance of high luminance light from an LED light source over a wide wavelength from short wavelengths of approximately 340-500 nm, which include wavelengths from 380-400 nm near lower limit of the visible region, to longer wavelength in the infra-red region. The silicone resin reflective substrate has a reflective layer which contains a white inorganic filler powder dispersed in a three-dimensional cross linked silicone resin, the inorganic filler powder having a high reflective index than the silicone resin. The reflective layer is formed on a support body as a film, a solid, or a sheet. The silicone resin reflective substrate can be easily formed as a wiring substrate, a packaging case or the like, and can be manufactured at low cost and a high rate of production.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a hot melt adhesive which is less likely to cause stringing, and has excellent thermal stability and adhesion, in particular adhesion to a paper material. The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive comprising: (A) an olefin-based polymer, (B) a butyral resin, (C) at least one selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid and a derivative thereof, and (D) a tackifier resin.

Abstract: A polymeric composite derived from a reclaimed polymeric material. The polymeric composite in particulate form can be thermally compressed into panels and other embodiments that require a component that possesses sufficient mechanical strength and moisture resistance. In certain embodiments, the panel may be utilized as one layer in a multilayered article.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a preparation method of bio-based silica/poly (itaconate-ter-isoprene-ter-glycidyl methacrylate) nanocomposite. Bio-based silica/poly (itaconate-ter-isoprene-ter-glycidyl methacrylate) nanocomposite is environment-friendly, and silica and poly (itaconate-ter-isoprene-ter-glycidyl methacrylate) are derived from non-petroleum base materials, which do not rely on fossil fuel. Compared with nanocomposite without nanocomposite, nanocomposites with glycidyl methacrylate have better silica diffusion, mechanical properties and wet-skid resistance of rubber product are improved while consuming the same time. Further, rolling resistance is decreased so that using silane coupling agent is avoided. Therefore, the processing technology is simplified, and VOC emission is avoided. It is a kind of “green tire” rubber product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new composite comprising cellulose-based fiber and polymer-based fiber as well as to a process for the preparation of the composite and molded articles made from said composite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane composite material, comprising a polyurethane resin matrix prepared from a polyurethane composition, and a reinforcement material, wherein the polyurethane composition comprises: A) an isocyanate component comprising one or more organic polyisocyanates; B) an isocyanate-reactive component comprising: b1) one or more organic polyols having an amount of 21-60 wt. % based on 100% by weight of the polyurethane composition; b2) one or more (meth)acrylates comprising hydroxyl groups; and C) a radical reaction initiator; wherein the polyurethane resin matrix is prepared under such reaction conditions that the polyurethane composition undergoes addition polymerization reaction of isocyanate groups and hydroxyl groups and radical polymerization reaction simultaneously. The present invention further relates to the preparation process of the polyurethane composite material.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer (A) and a copolymer (B). The thermoplastic polymer (A) is selected from a polyacetal and a polyolefin. The copolymer (B) is of a polysiloxane (B1) and an olefin polymer (B2). The copolymer (B) is a branched block copolymer and is free of any siloxane homopolymer. The copolymer (B) is useful as a friction reducing additive in the polymer composition.

Abstract: A method of coating a calcium carbonate film. In one aspect, the method includes preparing a calcium aqueous solution by adding a calcium-containing material to distilled water; forming a calcium carbonate film on a surface of the calcium aqueous solution by leaving the calcium aqueous solution; placing the calcium carbonate film on a substrate; and forming a calcium carbonate coating film by leaving the calcium carbonate film on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for preserving an aqueous preparation of mineral material like e.g. calcium carbonate preparations, and to the use of a composition as a preservative in an aqueous preparation of mineral materials.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a reinforced polypropylene comprising a multi-modal molecular weight distribution elastomer and a block composite.